Bible quiz grab bag and history notes
Questions cover biblical widow cake, former name of Thailand, Graf Zeppelin, Teapot Dome scandal, and spring quote author. Includes 1541 Bacon birth, Tobruk victory 1941, Anzio landing 1944, plus a language note on primitive. Also a folks of fame puzzle about a St Paul born author and an Eastern ruler born in 1914.
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Thailand
Francis Bacon
Tobruk
North Africa
Anzio
Rome
Ingratitude and the Marble-Hearted Friend
A brief reflection on betrayal and coldness attributed to a line from Shakespeare. The excerpt invokes the famed King Lear context to contrast loyalty with a hardened heart.
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William Shakespeare
Doctor explains mental retardation and IQ concepts
Dr Edwin P. Jordan discusses the concept of mental development amid public questions. He notes about ten percent of intellectually retarded citizens are in specialized training or institutions and outlines the ideas of mental age and IQ in simple terms.
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Alumni of HPC Plan February 2 Gathering
Alumni Association of High Point College invites graduates and students to a February 2 event with a dinner at 5 PM and a game at 8 PM. Attendees must RSVP to the HPC office by January 28.
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HPC
Madrid and U S ease visa rules for visitors
Without visas Madrid in Spain agreed last night to admit American tourists without visas. The United States in turn eased its visa requirements on visitors from Generalissimo Francisco's country.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Generalissimo Francisco
Afghan ruler with royal ascent in 1933
Central Press notes de Sailly Pasteur and the College of Montpelier recount a royal figure who married a princess in 1931, had five children, was named assistant minister in the war office in 1932, acting minister of education in 1933, and ascended the throne of Afghanistan in 1933.
Patient Leadership Brings Prestige and Prosperity
A message urges patience with colleagues to boost reputation and smooth the year ahead. It adds that a child born on this date signals a pleasant, contented life.
Birthday for Vinson and Collier and Sothem
Chief Justice Frederick M. Vinson shares a birthday with actress Constance Collier and actress Ann Sothem, celebrated today.
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United States Supreme Court
Frederick M. Vinson
Constance Collier
Ann Sothem
Titanium Sought in Albemarle Sound Near Elizabeth City
National Lead Company will search Albemarle Sound for ilmenite ore containing titanium used in paints. If ore is found, the firm will mine it and pay the state 30 cents per ton for the nonexclusive lease.
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Elizabeth City
National Lead Company
Albemarle Sound
Folklore Ghost Is Dealt Blow By Modern Science
London hears Dr. Soal scientist challenge spiritualism claims and debunkers. He notes spirit photography and clairvoyance fail to stand under testing while telepathy gains cautious acceptance by some scientists. He cites lack of verifiable poltergeist and a sealed envelope message by Sir Oliver Lodge as unresolved curiosities.
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London
Dr. Soal
Soal Pone
Lonsaid
Oliver Lodge
Spiritualism
Federal action filed against IBM
A government civil anti trust suit has been filed in federal court, charging IBM with unlawfully restraining and monopolizing the tabulating industry in the United States under the Sherman Act. IBM denies the government's charge from its New York headquarters. The filing notes IBM controlled more than 90 percent of the country’s tabulating business.
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International Business Net
TBM
Pountcy Federal Court
United States
IBM
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Churchill in New York Faces Cold Before Return
Prime Minister Winston Churchill at 77 is suffering a cold as he plans to depart New York for home tonight. Lord Moran, his physician, visited Baruch’s residence where Churchill is staying and Baruch’s butler said the illness is not serious.
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New York
Winston Churchill
Lord Moran
Bernard Baruch
Churchill
Baruch
Federal complaint cites 9 percent of tabulating machines
The complaint states that nine percent of all tabulating machines used by the Federal government are affected. It notes a broader issue with machine usage and governance.
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Gova
Hunters Use Oar To Shoot Duck From Bushes
A Vermont 16-year-old William Geom rowed a pond and used an oar to shoot a duck hawk spotted in bushes, illustrating unusual methods hunters employ to aid wildlife fighting chance.
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William Geom
Burlington residents seek exact area measurement
In Burlington Vermont for two or three days people pursued a precise measurement effort between a street area and a department unit offering the most accurate data.
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Burlington, Vt
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